Mireya Luis unveils biography at Volleyball House
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, August 13, 2016 – Three time Olympic
champion Mireya Luis Hernandez launched her biography at the
FIVB's Volleyball House on Saturday.
Accompanied by FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graça F°, Cuba’s former
Minister of Sports Humberto Rodriquez and author and Granma
deputy director Oscar Sanchez, Mireya was brought to tears as
she recalled the humble ascent as her parents emigrated from
Haiti to Cuba, the passion for volleyball that put her in the
national team at only 15 years old and all the joys that the
sport gave her on her way to become one of the best ever to have
played the game.
"Today is a very special day, because this book speaks about my
life, my humble upbringing. Today I am in Rio and it feels
unreal. I have gone through many experiences," she said.
"Today, I am fulfilling the dream of being in Rio and launch my
biography among members of the volleyball family who loves me as
I love them.
"I invite people to purchase this book that brings message of
being human, message of family, message for all those who
inspire to grow and be better in life.
"I hope to help and inspire new generations."
Mireya left the courts in 2000 and is considered by many as the
best volleyball player in history. Today, the former athlete
works in Cuba`s Volleyball Federation.
The outside hitter was one of
Cuba's main attacking weapons and led the Cuban generation who
dominated the women's world of volleyball in the 1990s, claiming
three Olympic titles (1992, 1996, 2000), two World Championship
titles (1994 and 1998) and a World Championship silver medal
(1986).
She also has four World Cup (1989, 1991, 1995, 1999), one Grand
Champions Cup (1993) and two World Grand Prix titles (1993,
2000) to her name. |